Infectious Diseases
Typhus fever, unspecified
Serious
ICD-10: A75 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टाइफस बुखार · தமிழ்: டைபஸ் காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟೈಫಸ್ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: టైఫస్ జ్వరం · বাংলা: টাইফাস জ্বর · मराठी: टायफस ताप · ગુજરાતી: ટાઈફસ તાવ
About this condition
Typhus fever is a bacterial infection spread by lice, fleas, or mites, causing severe fever and rash. It typically occurs in crowded conditions with poor hygiene and can become life-threatening without treatment. Prompt antibiotic therapy is highly effective in curing the infection.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
rash
body ache
confusion
chills
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टाइफस बुखार · तेज बुखार · सिर दर्द · शरीर दर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டைபஸ் காய்ச்சல் · கடுமையான காய்ச்சல் · தலைவலி · சொறி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟೈಫಸ್ ಜ್ವರ · ತೀವ್ರ ಜ್ವರ · ತಲೆನೋವು · ದದ್ದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టైఫస్ జ్వరం · తీవ్రమైన జ్వరం · తలనొప్పి · దద్దుర్లు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টাইফাস জ্বর · তীব্র জ্বর · মাথা ব্যথা · ফুসকুড়ি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टायफस ताप · तीव्र ताप · डोकेदुखी · पुरळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટાઈફસ તાવ · તીવ્ર તાવ · માથાનો દુખાવો · ફોલ્લીઓ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Typhus fever, unspecified?
high fever, severe headache, rash, body ache, confusion, chills.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Typhus fever, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Typhus fever, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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